Quickly it happened: whether while cycling, running, walking or romping, children often hurt themselves. Most of the time, fortunately, they are only minor injuries, but help is still needed. For these cases, but also for all other complaints and diseases in infancy and childhood, the treatment options within homeopathy can be an effective help in children. With homeopathy, many typical complaints of toddlers and children as well as childhood diseases can be gently treated or even prevented. Experience shows that especially children respond very well to homeopathy. This is another reason why homeopathy is often consulted in children as an alternative or supplement to conventional medicine.
Homeopathy in children
In contrast to the adult organism, the child’s organism is less exposed to disturbing influences such as coffee and alcohol consumption and work stress during homeopathic treatment. Furthermore, symptoms of disease appear more clearly in children, which facilitates the choice of the appropriate homeopathic remedy. For mild acute illnesses, it is often possible to perform homeopathic self-treatment. However, if there are signs of aggravation or if the symptoms are unknown, it is better to consult a homeopath and/or doctor. In principle, typical childhood diseases such as rubella, measles, mumps and whooping cough can also be treated supportively using homeopathy. However, a doctor should be consulted and the appropriate remedy should be selected by a homeopath according to the constitution of the child. There are no special remedies for children in homeopathy. Neither in the choice of potency, nor in the frequency and number of globules administered, there are often differences from the application in adults. For children, however, you should always use globules or alcohol-free drops and make sure that the globules remain in the mouth as long as possible. Only in this way can they develop their effect.
Which homeopathic remedies are suitable for children?
Which means can be used within homeopathy then now for which complaints? Basically, certain substances have proven themselves within homeopathy for children, which are listed below. However, these are to be seen exclusively as a recommendation and can not replace an exact diagnosis and treatment of a homeopath or alternative practitioner. The following globules as a recommendation:
Accidents / injuries / sore muscles
Arnica is given for a fall from a bicycle or falling down during a romp, for injuries of any kind. Arnica can positively promote wound healing and at the same time have a hemostatic effect. Arnica is also suitable for sore muscles. However, especially in the case of injuries to the head, such as a concussion or injuries to the eye, an emergency doctor should be consulted at the same time. If an accident or injury results in shock, Aconitum or Rescue Remedy (emergency drops) can be administered after the 1st aid measures to calm down.
Insect bites
For the prevention of mosquito bites, Staphisagria has proven effective. For a sting, including a tick bite, Ledum is used. For bee or wasp stings, Apis is suitable. If a rash results from the insect bite, Urtica urens can be used for relief.
Sunburn / sunstroke
If the skin is hot and red after too much sunbathing, Belladonna can provide relief. Belladonna is also suitable for sunstroke with a throbbing headache and a highly red face or head.
Toothache / teething in a baby
If a toothache is sudden and very severe, Belladonna is given first. If one cheek is very swollen during the teething pain, Chamomilla can relieve. Belladonna and chamomilla can also be used for teething discomfort in a baby or young child.
Childhood ailments
A generally important remedy for typical childhood illnesses is Sulphur. It finds its use in scarlet fever, rubella or in measles when the rash does not develop properly. However, Sulfur can also be taken after any typical childhood illness has been overcome in order to remove the toxins present in the body. The most important substances for chickenpox are Belladonna, Aconitum, Ferrum phosphoricum as well as Rhus toxicodendron. In scarlet fever and mumps, Belladonna is one of the most proven remedies. For rubella, Ferrum phosphoricum is a main remedy in addition to Belladonna.With all children’s diseases should be noted that different symptoms may occur, which then also require specific substances of homeopathy for children. In case of complications, always follow the advice of a doctor!
Sleepless nights
Especially in babies and young children, sleep disorders can have various causes that need to be clarified professionally. Generally, the remedies Chamomilla, Avena sativia as well as Arnica prove themselves, insofar as the child cannot fall asleep due to overexertion, although it is completely overtired.
Cold / cold / cough / flu.
At the beginning of an infection, Ferrum phosphoricum may be administered. An infection accompanied by fever can be treated by Belladonna or Chamomilla. In case of a cold, Luffa is suitable. Belladonna and Ferrum phosphoricum also show their effect in cough, irritation of the cough as well as sore throat. If an infant suffers from a blocked nose and accordingly has difficulty sucking milk, Sambucus can be used.
Gastrointestinal
Okoubaka can be used generally for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, it is also suitable for travel nausea. After spoiled food or when the child retches but cannot vomit, Nux Vomica is used. For vomiting after fatty or sweet food Pulsatilla can be given. Within one clinical picture, many different substances from homeopathy can achieve possible effects. For this reason, there are so-called homeopathic complex remedies, which contain a mixture of different substances depending on the disease.
